• Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb, or apartment in Athens. Drive to Isthmus Corinth Canal, the gateway to the Peloponnese.

• Corinth Canal - Explore the Isthmus Canal, a significant 19th-century engineering marvel that played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade.

• The Diolkos - Discover Ancient Diolkos, the ancient limestone roads where boats were transported from the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic Sea using trailers, slaves, oxen, and other animals. This route controlled over 270 Greek colonies, contributing to Corinth’s geographical and geopolitical dominance. This significance is why the apostle Paul stayed in Corinth for 18 months and established his ministry there.

• Acrocorinth - Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock 1886 ft above sea level with 4.9 miles of walls, keep, and three gates. It is one of the most impressive natural defense fortifications today. Explore the remains of churches, mosques, houses, cisterns, and the temple of Aphrodite. This is where Pegasus, the winged horse, grazed. Admire the Frankish tower and breathtaking views of the valley below, the Corinthian, and Saronic seas. Visit Hadgimoustafa spring, a fountain built during the Ottoman Empire in 1555 AD, with water still flowing from the Upper Pieriene spring, discovered when Pegasus hit his hoof trying to fly away from Velerefonte and the goddess Athena.

• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Citae Madre - The Mother of all Cities! Visit the Neo Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary and admire the marble plaque with ‘The Hymns of Love’ from First Corinthians 13:1-8 and ‘The Greatest of these is Love’ from First Corinthians 13:13. Explore the Neo Byzantine church dedicated to the apostle Paul, analyzing the ‘Vision of the apostle Paul’ and his life in Corinth. See a wonderful mosaic by Vlasis Tsotsonis depicting Saul on his way to Damascus in 34 AD to persecute Christians. Discuss his transition, baptism by Ananias, and hardships in Corinth, including his ‘judgment’ by Gallio (Acts 9:7-9, Acts 9:10-19, Acts 18:12-17).

• Archaeological Museum of Corinth - Visit the Archaeological Museum, which houses a large collection of artifacts from the local site and neighboring areas, showcasing the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman worlds.

Visit the Archaeological site:
Temple of Apollo - One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and Greek mainland, with rare Doric monolithic columns, built around 560 BCE.
The Roman Agora - Featuring central shops, small temples, altars, Roman buildings, an ancient amphitheater, the Roman Odeon, the Glaufkus fountain, Roman baths, the Lechaion road, the Roman forum, and the renowned podium or Bema where the Apostle Paul was ‘judged’ and presented as a Roman Citizen. It is on this platform that he preached the Belief (Acts 18:12-17).

• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Enjoy an authentic “village style” lunch in Ancient Corinth or a delightful seaside lunch at the Baths of Helen of Troy.
• Ancient Port of Kenchreai - Visit the ancient port of Kenchreai (Cenchreae) by the Saronic Sea, one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. Trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and his departure from Corinth in 53 AD, sailing to Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla. Discuss the Nazarite vow and the cutting of the hair (Acts 18:18). Return to Athens in 70 minutes.

• A Complete Experience (Full Day)
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Transportation by private air-conditioned premium vehicles
• Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
• Professional Tour Driver-Guide well versed in ancient, biblical & modern Greek history

• Food & Drinks
• Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum
• Tips & Gratuities
• Entrance fees

The private biblical tour, “In the Footsteps of Apostle Paul, Corinthians I & II,” provides an enriching exploration of ancient Corinth, allowing participants to tread the same paths as Apostle Paul and other biblical figures. Discover the remnants of Ancient Corinth and admire the Isthmus Canal, revealing the profound religious and historical importance of these locations. Guided by knowledgeable experts, this tour deeply engages with the spiritual journey of the early Christian church, vividly bringing the Bible to life and fostering a meaningful connection to its stories. It offers a distinctive experience of discovery and spiritual growth.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.